The Percheron horse originated in the province of Le Perche, near Normandy in France. The "true" Percheron horse was developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, but there is evidence that the breed existed during the ice age. In the 19th century, the French government established an official stud at Le Pin for the development of army mounts and for the encouragement of the breeding industry.
The Percheron horse of today has a very pleasing disposition. They are proud, alert, intelligent, and a very willing worker.
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